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by Hamilton Wright Mabie (Author)
Works and Days is a collection of essays by Hamilton Wright Mabie, an American essayist, editor, and critic. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which is a series of essays on various topics related to literature, art, and culture. Mabie explores the role of literature in society, the importance of art in our lives, and the impact of technology on our culture. He also discusses the lives and works of famous writers such as William Shakespeare, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.The second part of the book is a collection of short stories and poems. Mabie's stories are often moralistic and explore themes such as honesty, hard work, and the importance of family. His poems are lyrical and celebrate the beauty of nature and the joys of life.Overall, Works and Days is a thoughtful and engaging collection of essays, stories, and poems that offer insight into the cultural and intellectual life of late 19th-century America. Mabie's writing is eloquent and insightful, and his work remains relevant and thought-provoking today.1899. Mabie, was an editor of The Independent, lecturer, and prolific author of volumes of essays. Works and Days is a compilation of 72 of Mabie�������s essays relating to: The Contagion of Faith, Spiritual Self-Reliance, The Light of Faith, Strength Out of Weakness, and The Grace of Acceptance. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
